Meaning & use
local
Belonging to, existing in, or serving a particular small area or neighborhood rather than a wider region.
See it in a sentence
We prefer to buy vegetables from the local farmers market.
The local news covered the story before it reached national outlets.
A note on using this word
Local can also function as a noun meaning a resident of a particular area, as in 'ask a local for directions.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who lives in a particular area, as opposed to a visitor.
The locals recommended a small restaurant that tourists rarely find.
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